AMERICAN
LION panthera leo atrox
This extinct lion was found in throughout North America as well as
northern South America. It had sharp retractable claws and sharp
teeth (shorter than those of other extinct cats). The most well
known fossils found were out of the Rancho La Brea tar pits in Los
Angeles, although some were also found in Alaska. Other subspecies
of the American leo can be found today in parts of Africa and in
western India.